Timber Brown N140-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4C4B4B, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Liquorice from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C4B4B · N140-7
Timber Brown
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Timber Brown Technical Profile
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Timber Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Timber Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTimber Brown
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallLiquorice
Liquorice
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Black Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wrought Iron
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Toasted Poppyseed
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grey Metal
PPG
Nearly identical
Safari Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Midnight Magic
Vista Paint
Very similar
Perle Noir
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Grey
RAL
Very similar
Dark and Stormy
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Timber Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Timber Brown
#4C4B4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#796551
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Timber Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Timber Brown Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Timber Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Timber Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Timber Brown have?
Timber Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Timber Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Timber Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timber Brown are Liquorice by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Black Bean by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Timber Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Timber Brown?
Timber Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Timber Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.